CUNA, bank trades back new patent bill

CUNA News Now Headlines 03/07/2014 - Provided as a courtesy and valuable service of the Credit Union National Association

With the weight of their combined 14,000 financial institution memberships behind them, CUNA, Independent Community Bankers of America and the American Bankers Association sent a joint letter of support for a new bill to fight patent system abuses. More

As CUNA works for merchant accountability for breaches to their data systems, the results of a new study show a startlingly high 67% of business owners polled are not concerned about credit card security at their businesses. More

Credit Unions for Kids and the National Credit Union Foundation are partnering to enhance the financial education opportunities for patients and families at every Children's Miracle Network Hospital nationwide. More

The National Credit Union Administration Thursday joined in on a Capitol Hill celebration of National Consumer Protection Week by educating congressional staffers on the credit union difference and what that means to their 99 million members. More

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